A journal is a regular publication (monthly, yearly, etc.) in which you will find academic and research articles. The articles present current research and are critiqued by experts before publication, so you can be confident of their quality.
On this page you will find recommended journals and guidance on how to search for and access them.
Many journals and articles are restricted behind paywalls that require hefty subscription fees to unlock. However there are tools you can use to find alternate 'Open Access' (free to use) resources.
Unlock specific articles
If you have found an article and want to know if an Open Access version is available, try:
Search for research articles
If you are looking for Open Access articles on a specific research topic, try searching using these finding aids:
Terms you may encounter in your research
Journal:
A regular publication of academic and research articles.
Serial:
A broad term that refers to items published in a series but the items are separate and standalone. Examples include indexes, yearbooks and some journals.
Periodical:
A regular publication that includes articles, stories and other text. Magazines and newspapers are examples of these.
Conference proceedings:
The published record of a conference.
Full-text:
This means you can read the item in full from beginning to end, not just the abstract or summary.
Platform:
This refers to the site on which you can find and access the journal.